Author(s): Kristin L. Moilanen of West Virginia University

Collection Method: Self-Report Questionnaire

Scoring Method: Uses scale with following answer options: Not at all true for me; Not very true for me; Neither true not untrue for me; Somewhat true for me; Really true for me. Majority of items score the answer options 1-5 respectively, with items 12 and 15 reversing the ratings 5-1 for the same answer options.

Number of questions: 14

Price: Free

Key Points:

• The tool measures self-regulation of young people, with a special set of questions focusing on long-term regulation
• Suitable for assessing leadership skills in youth, as well as goal setting.
• Appropriate for programs working with young people, particularly leadership programs.

The Adolescent Self-Regulatory Inventory tool has been reviewed and assessed by the Socialsuite team. In our opinion this tool is suitable in supporting the evaluation of young people to assist in the measurement of the short and long term self-regulation. 

This tool was created by Kristin L. Moilanen of West Virginia University and is typically free to use for not-for-profit organizations.